# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050380010` · 01/26/2005 · U S Borax Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** U S Borax Inc
- **Mine:** [0400743](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400743)
## Narrative

A field service tech, was adjusting the wood cribbing thus placing his left thumb in a pinch point. Injured's thumb recieved several stiches as medical treatment. Injured returned to his work duties. Crew conducted safety standdown. Incident was investigated by SWPC corporate EHS. Root cause analysis will be reported to SWPC management.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*